your INDuStry ExpErtS

Envirocare Technical Consultancy Ltd St. Blaise House, Vaughan Street, Bradford BD1 2LL, West Yorkshire T: 01274 738668 F: 01274 738758 www.envirocare.org E: info@envirocare.org

Envirocare is a leading UKAS and MCERTS

accredited Environmental and Occupational

Hygiene & Safety Consultancy. We offer

monitoring and consultancy services to

industrial and commercial customers across

a wide range of sectors, in the UK and

around the world.

your INDuStry ExpErtS

• COSHHAirMonitoring

• UKASNoiseSurveys

• LocalExhaustVentilation(LEV)

• IndoorAirQualityTesting

• Audiometry&SpirometryTesting

• Health&SafetyConsultancy

ENVIroNMENtAL SErVICES

• StackEmissionsMonitoring(MCERTS)

• OdourMonitoring(MCERTS)

• BioaerosolMonitoring(MCERTS)

• EnvironmentalConsultancy

• AmbientAirQualityMonitoring

• EnvironmentalNoiseMonitoring

oCCupAtIoNAL HyGIENE & SAFEty SErVICES

Stack Emissions Monitoring (MCErtS)

Envirocarehasbeenattheforefrontofthe Stack Emissions Monitoring industry for over twenty years. During this time our consultants have worked in a wide range of industry sectors and for clients ofvarioussizeandscope.Thisexpert-knowledge,experienceandextensivescope of accreditation ensures that Envirocarecanofferyourbusinessthebestpossibleserviceavailable.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

ThescopeforAmbientAirQuality Monitoringishugeandmaybedrivenbynumerousfactorsincludingnuisanceproblemsandenvironmentalregula-tions. Projects may vary in size, duration or nature. From straightforward dust measurementsusingFrisbee&DirectionalDustGaugeanalyserstomorecomplexprojects using High Volume Samplers for chemical species, Envirocare has the expertisetohelp.

ENVIroNMENtAL SErVICES oCCupAtIoNAL HyGIENE & SAFEty SErVICES

CoSHH Air Monitoring

Envirocare undertakes air monitoring for a wide range of pollutants in the workplace atmosphere to help demon-stratecontrolofexposuretohazardoussubstancesandshowcompliancewiththeControlofSubstancesHazardoustoHealth Regulations (COSHH, 2005). Thesesubstancesincludedust(UKAS accredited), solvents, fumes, vapours, gases,fibres,allergensanddiesel engineexhaustemissions.

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

Envirocare offers thorough LEV inspec-tion and testing services including visual inspection, measurement and qualitative assessment which are instrumental in determining whether your LEV system is capableofprovidingsatisfactorycontrolofthehazardoussubstancesasrequiredunder the COSHH regulations.

Audiometry & Spirometry testing

Noise-inducedhearinglossand occupationalasthmaarepreventable.That’s why workplace lung function testing (Spirometry) and hearing tests (Audiometry) are important. Envirocare provides on-site Audiometry and Spirometrytestsusingexpert,fullytrainedtechnicians, plus equipment and methods that comply with the latest standards and guidelines as well as an analysis of the findings provided in a confidential format.

Environmental Noise Monitoring

Nuisancenoisecanbeasignificant problemcausedbyindustrialprocesses ortraffic.Envirocarecanhelpby monitoring noise to the standard BS4142 which assesses “likelihood of complaint”, fromneighbouringpropertiesorpremises.Basedonourexperiencewecanthenoffer potential solutions to any nuisance noiseproblem.

odour Monitoring (MCErtS)

The treatment and handling of sewage, food waste and many other organic or non-organic materials can very often cause emissions of offensive odours into a processing facility or out into the environment. Assessing odour is an increasinglyimportantexercisefor regulators & operators alike. Envirocare currentlyprovidebothstack(MCERTS)andambientodourmeasurement services to several high profile customers in the waste and recycling industries.

Bioaerosol Monitoring (MCErtS)

Envirocareisabletooffercomplete Bioaerosol Monitoring and analysis servicesfrombothcaptured(stack) anduncaptured(ambient)sources. Envirocare is one of only a handful ofconsultanciesabletoofferISO 17025 and MCERTS accreditation to the Environment Agency’s Standard ReferenceMethod(VDI4257Blatt2) for their stack monitoring service.

Environmental Consultancy

Envirocare offers a comprehensive Environmental Consultancy service tailored to your company’s needs. Ourexpertsarehappytohelpyouwiththe specifics of your requirements as weunderstandthateverybusinessisdifferent. Our help with Environmental Reviews, Permit Applications, Policies, WasteandEnergyAuditingplusCarbonFootprint Management often have hugebeneficialeffectsincludingcostsavingstoyourbusiness.

Health & Safety Consultancy

Envirocare offers Health and Safety Consultancy services to companies who want to take away the hassle of having to do it all themselves. This IncludesprovidingaCompetentPerson, Compliance Audits, COSHH, Fire and DSEAR risk assessments, policy preparationandbespoketraining and awareness.

uKAS Noise Surveys

All UK employers are required to assess the risks to its employees’ health and safetycreatedbyexposuretonoiseinthe workplace. Envirocare conducts UKAS accreditedWorkplaceNoiseAssessmentsthat include all three elements as requiredbyTheControlofNoiseatWorkRegulations 2005 including static noise measurements,personalnoiseexposuremeasurements and frequency noise analysis.Thesearecombinedinacom-prehensive report, which also provides expertadvicetoreduceexposure.

Indoor Air Quality testing

Staff in low risk areas such as offices andcommercecanoftenexperiencediscomfort from their working environ-ment, which can involve contamination bymicropollutantsorinadequate ventilation. Envirocare offers a compre-hensive, forensic type of investigation, including air monitoring and provides an in-depth report making recommenda-tions on how to reduce discomfort and assist with improving working conditions that are more conducive for optimum productivity and the reduction of absenteeism.

To measure is to know, if you do not measure it, you cannot improve it.”

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MCErtS Acccreditation

MCERTS is the Environment Agency’s Monitoring Certification Scheme. MCERTS is highly respected in the world of stack emissions monitoring. The scheme is used as a framework forbusinessestomeettheregulator’s quality requirements. The scheme offers accreditation for organisations and personnel and the use of accredited equipment, ensuring that the highest standards of monitoring areobserved.

Source testing Association

The Source Testing Association (STA) is a non-profit making technical trade associationwhichwasestablishedin1995andhasacorporatemembershipof over 200 companies from process operators, regulators, equipment suppliersandtestlaboratories. Envirocare’s very own Technical & QualityManagerRayPullenhasheld the position of chairman of the Source Testing Association which further cementstheexpertisedeliveredvia our services.

Investors in people

InvestorsinPeople(IIP)isanationallyrecognised standard that helps organisations to improve their performance through the effective management and development of their people. Organisations which recognise the importance of their people help them to develop their potential, improve their skills and gain greaterjobsatisfaction.

oSHCr

The Occupational Safety and Health ConsultantsRegisterwasestablished in response to the Government’s “Common Sense, Common Safety” report, which recommended that all Health andSafetyconsultantsshouldbe accreditedtoaprofessionalbodyand is only open to those Health & Safety consultants who have met certain standards and qualifications.

Bradford Business Award

Envirocare was awarded as Highly Commended under the Environmentally Friendly Business of the Year category at the 2012 Bradford Means Business Awards.

IoSH

Tobecomeacharteredmemberof IOSH,professionalsmustdemonstrate an outstanding commitment to the health and safety profession, through their everyday work, continuing professional development and professional qualifications.

NEBoSH

NEBOSHisanawardingbody who offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised,qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work. These qualificationsarerecognisedbytherelevantprofessionalmembership bodiesincludingtheInstitutionof Occupational Safety and Health.

uKAS Acccreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole national accreditation bodyrecognisedbythegovernment to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibrationservices.Accreditationensuresatestinglaboratoryoperatesaqualitysystem which complies with the requirementsofISO17025.

ACCrEDItAtIoNS ExpErtISE

The Chartered Society forWorker Health Protection

BoHS BOHSisoneofthebiggestoccupationalhygiene societies in Europe, and the only professional society representing qualified occupational hygienists in the UK. The Faculty of Occupational Hygiene within BOHS develops and maintains the professional standards of occupational hygienists,andmembershipoftheBOHSFaculty is restricted to professionally qualified hygienists.

oVEr 150 yEArS CoMBINED ExpErt pErSoNAL ExpErIENCE

Since formed in 1994, Envirocare has progressivelygrown,expandingits expertiseandrangeofservicesto nowbeingaccreditedforalmostallEnvironment Agency ’Standard Reference Methods’ regarding Stack Emissions Monitoring plus one of a very limited fewtobeadditionallyaccredited for Odour and Bioaerosols.

Envirocare was among the first to achieve and are still one of only very few consultancies to hold UKAS accreditation for their services. Our consultantsareregisteredmembers oftheInstitutionofOccupationalSafety&Health(IOSH)andtheOccupational

Safety & Health Consultants Register withourveryownTechnical&QualityManager, Ray Pullen previously holding the position of Chairman at the Source Testing Association, the technical trade association that looks after the stack emissions monitoring industry.

AswellasEnvirocarebeingoneof the longest running Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Consultancies in theUK.Ourteamofexperttechniciansand consultants have over 150 years of combinedexperiencewithintheindustryand are considered leaders in the field. Regularly giving professional and academic talks around the country as well as to other industry professionals.

More than just a stack testing service, Envirocarestaffareabletoensureall clients are compliant with legislation via a diverse range of monitoring and assessment services whilst providing customer focused solutions tailored to your requirements. With our on-going commitment to improvement and large baseofskilledandhighlyqualified consultants, you can rest assured that you will receive a first class service from Envirocare.

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“Envirocare is a fine example of a totally professional organisation and are always a pleasure to deal with! I have total confidence in the skills and abilities of all the staff members I come into contact with. I often telephone for advice and clarification which is always freely given. All services Envirocare have carried out on our site have been completed to a very high standard without exception.”

“I have used Envirocare for over 6 years, and having experienced other providers I cannot commend Envirocare highly enough. Every aspect of the services they provide are second to none, they could not be more approachable or helpful. Customer Support cannot be bettered, with any contact answered immediately and queries resolved straight away. The service provided proves to be excellent value for money, time and again.”

EHS Co-Ordinator Parker Hannifin Manufacturing

Business Improvement Manager Adare Halcyon